YEREVAN, JUNE 17, ARMENPRESS. Newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India H.E. Yogeshwar Sangwan presented his credentials to President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan on June 17.

President Sargsyan congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment and expressed hope that he will put maximum efforts during his tenure for strengthening of the friendship of the two states and peoples, and the development of cooperation.

President Sargsyan noted that next year is an anniversary for the Armenian-Indian modern relations: the 25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations. The President said with satisfaction that over the years the Armenian-Indian relations have developed in conditions of mutual trust and mutual understanding, which is also displayed in the almost similar approaches on regional and international issues.

Both the President and the Ambassador agreed that there is great potential in all areas – political, economic, humanitarian and others. President Sargsyan expressed hope that by the direct participation of the newly appointed Ambassador and by active efforts Armenia and India will reveal this potential and fully implement it in coming years.

H.E. Yogeshwar Sangwan assured that during his diplomatic mission he will do everything possible for the contributing to the development and deepening of Armenian-Indian relations.